Startup
Small Biz Interviews: Build It and They Will Come
Architecture is a unique field that combines artistry with mathematical precision; it requires long days of bouncing between loosened up creativity and buttoned up exactness. Design too requires a similar blend of left and right…
How Kickstarter Can Give You New Business Ideas
Before I explain the theory behind this idea, as a bit of a disclaimer I do enjoy prowling through Kickstarter and Indiegogo. Largely out of curiosity, but I am often left in awe. I love…
Yelp Killed the “Soft Opening”—What Can You Do About It?
I have a friend who spent most of his life in California. He lives in Tennessee now and loves it, but he’s always on the lookout for a good Mexican restaurant. He’s only found a…
Selling Your Franchise Unit as a Franchisee
Bottom line, there is no better exit strategy from owning a franchise unit than selling it. Only this option gives you the ability to retain the equity you built into the unit as well as…
How to Tell If It’s the Right Time to Start a Small Business
Many people dream of owning their own businesses, but it’s a lot easier said than done. Lots of potential entrepreneurs put off the dream for years and years, waiting until they are ready to take…
The Power of the Subscription Box
Do you remember way back when at the company holiday party when the boss would give everyone a subscription to the fruit of the month club? Nothing says “I don’t know you at all” quite…
How to Choose a Name for Your Business (That You Won’t Regret)
One of the most important choices you’ll make as a business owner is choosing a name for your business. Your name is the face of your brand and conveys what it stands for. So, how do you…
Checks and Balances to Ensure You are Receiving the Correct Royalties
While there can be prestige in developing your business into a franchise, that’s not why you put in the massive amount of work and invested heavily into growing your business. You’re here to collect the…
Do It Right the First Time: 7 Tips to Take Your Startup to the Next Level
Startups can experience tremendous growth when the owners make the right decisions early on. Here is a checklist for entrepreneurs who wants to take their startup to the next level. 1. Prepare a plan You…
The Restaurant Biz: What You Need to Know Before Opening Your First Location
According to a study by Ohio State University, up to 60 percent of all restaurants fail within the first year while as many as 80 percent fail by their fifth year. However, if you are…
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